Vitaliy Kazakov
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Highly motivated and physically fit Wildland Firefighter with the Bureau of Indian Affairs seeking position with a Hotshot Crew. Skilled in fire suppression and hazard assessment. Successfully reduced wildfire damage through effective structure protection and fire containment strategies. Proficient in all-terrain vehicle use, demonstrating strong physical endurance and commitment to crew safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
04.2024 - Current
- Cut and cleared brush to create fire lines using hand tools.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Improved crew safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
06-2019
Skills
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire containment
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Backfire and flanking
- Physical fitness and endurance
- Fire shelter deployment
- Fire weather monitoring
- Firefighter personal protective equipment
- All-terrain vehicle operation
- Wildfire suppression
Certification
- ICS-100 & ICS-200
- S-130 & S-190
- L-180
- S-212 Trainee
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter - Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
04.2024 - Current
Clark College - High School Diploma,
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